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Published
March 6, 2018

Addiction treatment facility for veterans proposed at Augusta riverside property

The project could take place on land now owned by the state, adjacent to the vacant Kennebec Arsenal.
Published
March 5, 2018

Maine committee unanimously backs bill to restrict sex offenders taking photos of kids

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Matt Pouliot, R-Augusta, was amended to ease concerns raised about its constitutionality.
Published
March 5, 2018

Police capture chicken in Olive Garden parking lot after low-speed chase

'Three grown men running across the interstate was priceless,' a witness says.
Published
March 4, 2018

Democrats caucus in Kennebec County, across state

The Maine Democratic State Convention is set for May 18-20 at The Colisee in Lewiston.
Published
March 2, 2018

Officials waiting for ice to flow in southern Kennebec County

A day after U.S. Coast Guard tugs completed their ice-breaking operation in the Kennebec River, officials are looking for the river to flush the channel clear of ice.

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Published
March 1, 2018

Coast Guard cutters head up Kennebec River in new ice-breaking bid

Two cutters broke ice up on Thursday to Gardiner, and one nearly that far, following an unprecedented midwinter effort to ward against flooding.
Published
February 26, 2018

Parents, teens urge Maine lawmakers to prohibit sex offenders from taking pictures of kids

Lawmakers hear testimony on a bill that is raising constitutional concerns because it would make it illegal for convicted offenders to photograph children without permission.
Published
February 26, 2018

Legislative panel backs bill to lift $1,000 raffle cap for nonprofits

The cap on raffle fundraising prizes was tucked into last year's state budget proposal and went unnoticed by many lawmakers.
Published
February 24, 2018

BIW, billionaire, Verizon among Maine’s top spenders on lobbying

Lobbyists reported compensation last year of $5.2 million – more than double what they were paid in 2016.
Published
February 23, 2018

Man indicted in attack on fellow inmate at Kennebec County jail

Elijah L. Ashley, 21, of Augusta faces two aggravated assault charges in an incident that severely wounded a 48-year-old inmate.